Paddy specialises in Financial Services and Insurance recruitment across Northern Ireland and Ireland. He recruits across General Insurance, Broking, Underwriting, Wealth Management, Banking, Compliance, Risk, Financial Planning, Investment and Financial Services Operations.

Before moving into recruitment, Paddy spent more than 14 years in professional rugby. That experience shaped his straightforward, team-focused approach and his ability to build strong relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Paddy begins by understanding what matters to you—not simply which roles match your CV. He provides honest market insight, practical salary guidance and clear advice throughout the recruitment process. Whether you are actively searching or simply curious about your options, every conversation is confidential and without pressure.

Paddy’s Specialist Areas

  • Broking
  • Underwriting
  • Banking
  • Wealth Management
  • Risk
  • Compliance
  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Asset Management
  • Funds
  • Pensions
  • Mortgages
  • Financial Crime
  • Anti Money Laundering
  • Know Your Customer
  • Operations
  • Client Services
  • Investment Operations
  • Payments
  • FinTech

“I had a great experience working with Hunter Savage,

and huge shout out to Paddy McAllister for helping me secure a Compliance role! Paddy had great communication throughout the recruitment process, helping set up and prepare me for the interviews and speaking with my many questions to my employer. In addition, he regularly checked in with me showing a care for the candidate. Highly recommend Paddy and the team at Hunter Savage, keep up the good work!

Sam Chan